Located in the north of Europe, the Republic of Lithuania is part of the region called the Baltic States. From the name of the territory, it follows that the answer to the question of which sea washes Lithuania sounds like the Baltic.
Beach vacation
The main Lithuanian resorts on the Baltic Coast are concentrated in the region of Klaipeda and Palanga. These cities boast ideal beaches for those who prefer mild, cool summers and cool seas to sizzling tropical exoticism.
The most famous beaches of Klaipeda are Melnraže, Smiltyne and Giruliai. The main features of these territories are snow-white dunes and pine groves, and therefore there is a particularly pleasant air and unique landscapes. The season in Klaipeda begins in June, when the Baltic water warms up to a stable level of +18 degrees. By mid-July, this figure reaches +22 degrees, and then even sissies and finches rush into the waves with delight. By the way, it is in July on the Lithuanian sea that the widespread holidays of Neptune take place. In addition to the theatrical performance on the water, guests can see theatrical performances, cheer for the sailing regatta participants and buy a variety of souvenirs at fairs and exhibitions of folk art.
When asked which seas in Lithuania, fans of leisurely summer cottage life will note the indispensable purity of the Baltic and the possibility of solitude with nature on its shores. This is exactly what Palanga appears before travelers, where the measured roar of the waves mixes in the evenings with jazz motives coming from local restaurants. The air of Palanga is saturated with iodine and pine phytoncides, and therefore colds are cured here and fragile children's organisms are tempered. The sea water temperature off the coast of Palanga reaches +23 degrees at the height of summer.
Interesting Facts
- Lithuanians call their sea the Baltic, but in some other European countries the names of the East and West Sea are adopted, depending on its geographical position in relation to the state.
- The average depth of the Baltic does not exceed 50 meters, and the maximum is 470 meters.
- In some areas of the Baltic Sea, ice appearing in late autumn is common. Its thickness can reach more than half a meter in the Gulfs of Finland and Bothnia.
- The main wealth of the Baltic is the resin of coniferous trees, petrified millions of years ago, called amber. Amber belongs to ornamental stones, but some of its samples, which are of particular value, can be classified as precious.
